Moroccan Beef Kabobs

Name: Moroccan Beef Kabobs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup grated onion; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1 teaspoon Thai red chili paste; Dash salt and pepper; 2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch pieces

My grandmother's homemade marinade adds tang and tenderness to these beefy kabobs. Her blend of herbs and spices punches up the flavor without adding lots of calories. —Jennifer Shaw, Dorchester, Massachusetts

Ingredients

1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup grated onion
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon Thai red chili paste
Dash salt and pepper
2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the parsley, cilantro, onion, lemon juice, oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, vinegar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, chili paste, salt and pepper; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread beef cubes. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack.
Grill beef, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-12 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness, turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 kabob: 185 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 91mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Moroccan Chermoula Beef Kabobs in Country Woman February/March 2009